Talented Kiwis dominate Labour list

Despite Wellington
fog causing delays and a change of city for the Labour Party
list conference, the selection itself, whilst hard fought,
was conducted with good humour and respect, according to
Labour Party President Mike Williams.

The 37 member team
had been set to determine the all important party list on
Saturday 19 March but heavy fog in the capital closed the
airport making the meeting impossible.

On Sunday the group
reconvened in Auckland and after a late start due to
Wellington weather, the selection process lasted most of the
day.

In a well signaled move, Waitangi Fisheries Tribunal
Chairman Shane Jones was parachuted into the ranks of
sitting MPs at number 27. Employment Relations Manager
Maryan Street was also ranked amidst the Caucus members at
position 36 on the list.

“We have a team of extremely
skilled New Zealanders coming on board to add to the wealth
of talent currently in Cabinet and Caucus,” says Mr
Williams.

“I’m proud that Labour reflects the changing
face of New Zealand with Chinese New Zealander Steven Ching
placed 42 on the list, a place that should assure the
business leader a seat in House.

“The make-up of the
Labour team means Labour will continue as a capable
government committed to New Zealand taking its place with
pride among first world nations.”

Mike Williams says the
Party list reflects Labour’s standing as a broad-based
social democratic party.

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